Applications are open for the Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) one year Training Program in Modern and Sustainable Agriculture.
Application Deadline: 21st February 2025
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To Be Taken At (Country): Nigeria
About the Leventis Foundation Training Program: The Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) is a charitable company dedicated to the training of farmers in modern and sustainable agricultural practices and rational use of natural resources.
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The Foundation has been running agricultural training for youths and farmers since 1987 and currently has six schools in the different agro-ecological zones in Nigeria. The schools are located in the FCT, Osun, Kaduna, Kano and Gombe States are co-financed by Leventis Foundation and the respective State Governments. All the schools offer training to young people (male and female) desirous of making a good career in farming. The comprehensive one-year training exposes the participants to several areas of agriculture and other farm businesses.
In addition to the regular one-year training, all Leventis (Nigeria) schools offer a variety of vocational targeted short courses in several aspects of farming e.g. poultry production, vegetable production, bee-keeping, honey production, fish farming, mushroom production e.t.c.
Type: Training
Eligibility: Applicants should fulfill the following conditions among others;
- Be physically fit
- Ability to read and write in English (evidence of minimum of junior secondary school may be required)
- Age between 18 and 40 years.
- Pass both written and oral test prior to final selection
- Should demonstrate perceivable interest in agriculture
- Proof of farming background is an advantage.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Leventis Foundation Training Program:
- The objective of the training, which is FREE OF ALL COSTS, is to create in Nigeria, generations of committed young practical farmers who will act as catalysts for agricultural revolution in their communities.
- Admission is open to both male and female candidates. Tuition and boarding (including feeding) is provided free of charge for successful candidates throughout the duration of the course.
Duration of Leventis Foundation Training Program: 1 year
How to Apply for Leventis Foundation Training Program:
Please bring the following documents on the day of the examination:
- A handwritten cover letter.
- A letter of attestation, signed by either the Chairman or Secretary of your Local Government of Origin or a Justice of the Peace (JP).
- Attach the following documents:
- Two (2) recent passport-sized photographs.
- Three (3) reference letters.
- Photocopies of your academic qualifications or any other relevant documents.
Leventis Foundation/Osun State
Agricultural Training School
Imo, P.M.B. 5074, Ilesa
Osun State
Leventis Foundation/Kano State
Agricultural Training School
Panda, Albasu Local Government
P.M.B. 3555, Kano
Kano State
Leventis Foundation/FCT
Agricultural Training School
Yaba, Abaji Area Council
P.M.B. 001, Abaji,
Abuja.
The General Manager (Technical and Training)
Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) Ltd/Gte
No 2, Leventis Close, Central Business District,
P.O. Box 20351, Garki Abuja, FCT.
In addition to the one-year training, Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) offers a variety of consultancy services and targeted short courses in several aspects of agriculture e.g. processing and packaging, Poultry production, vegetable production, bee-keeping, honey production, fish farming, mushroom production, value chain development, feed formulation, greenhouse farming and hydroponics, urban farming and climate-smart agriculture e.t.c.
Screening/Examination comes up on Saturday, 22 February, 2025
For further inquiries, please contact:
Mrs. Janet Egbe-Owoicho, Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) Ltd/Gte
Email: [email protected], Telephone: 0708 552 4233
Deadline: Friday, 21 February, 2025
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